In the countryside, around the front and back of houses, by small paths, and in the fields, there are various wild grasses growing everywhere. Farmers often remove them, but city dwellers treat them as treasures, frequently consuming them for their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, cleansing the intestines and aiding weight loss, resulting in increasingly smooth skin. Especially for women with gynecological inflammation, there is no need to panic; eating more of these antibacterial and anti-inflammatory wild grasses can help you stay away from various inflammations, particularly suitable for summer consumption.
1. Duckweed: It can promote metabolic processes and improve human physical fitness. It is mainly used to treat dysentery, enteritis, acute tonsillitis, gum abscesses, erysipelas, and furuncles, among others. However, it should be used cautiously for people with cold and damp conditions. Besides being rich in nutrients, duckweed also has excellent medicinal effects, providing anti-inflammatory and antidiarrheal benefits.
2. Pugongying (dandelion): Known as “bedwetting grass,” it has strong diuretic effects and is suitable for people with edema. It also alleviates indigestion and constipation, purifying the blood. It is used to treat acute mastitis, lymphadenitis, acute conjunctivitis, colds, acute tonsillitis, acute bronchitis, gastritis, hepatitis, cholecystitis, urinary tract infections, and particularly effective for certain gynecological diseases in women.
3. Light bamboo leaves: While named light bamboo leaves, they are not actually bamboo leaves. Many people use its stems and leaves to brew refreshing tea for hot weather and can treat swollen gums and oral inflammation.
4. Mint: The menthol contained in mint is an effective medicinal ingredient. Mint can reduce swelling and pain, as well as provide anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. It has anti-allergy and itch-relief properties for skin itchiness, and it also significantly alleviates neuralgic and rheumatic joint pain. Common ways to consume mint include:
1. Mint porridge: Take 50g of fresh mint, boil it in an appropriate amount of water to make juice, and then mix it into a suitable amount of rice to cook into porridge. This recipe refreshes the mind, disperses wind and heat, enhances appetite, and promotes digestion.
2. Mint lemon beverage: Clean the mint, and rub the lemon with salt for 2 minutes before rinsing. Add an appropriate amount of rock sugar, combine them in a cup with cold boiled water, then refrigerate in the freezer for 24 hours. This recipe helps clear heat and detoxify, preventing heatstroke.
5. Motherwort: Commonly used to treat gynecological diseases such as dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, and postpartum abdominal pain. It contains trace elements like selenium and manganese, which can provide antioxidant effects, prevent aging, reduce fatigue, and inhibit cancer cell proliferation, treating gynecological conditions and promoting beauty.
Cooking motherwort with eggs: Wash and chop fresh motherwort, prepare a bowl with 2 beaten eggs, and heat a pan. Add the chopped motherwort to dry out, then add oil. Once the oil is hot, stir-fry the motherwort for a moment, then pour in the beaten eggs, stir-fry a bit longer, add seasoning, and serve. This dish is very delicious and is effective in alleviating dysmenorrhea; it is best to start eating it before your menstrual period and can also help treat some gynecological diseases.
Today, I bring you 6 types of wild grasses that, while common, have significant benefits. Regularly consuming these can aid in weight loss and beauty for women, cool the blood and stop bleeding, eliminate dampness and swelling, nourish blood and boost energy, allowing one to stay away from gynecological diseases.
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